Man sentenced to 15 months in prison for breaking woman's eye socket

NEWARK - The following people were sentenced for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

William D. Nethers, 28, last known address 13101 Banks Hollow Road, Newark, was sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of one count each of domestic violence and aggravated assault, both fourth-degree felonies.

On July 30, Nethers punched a woman multiple times and threw her purse out of a vehicle, according to court records.

Kenneth L. Benner, 49, last known address 63 S. State St., Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On July 3, 2016, Benner possessed 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Benner to complete 100 hours of community service and pay all court costs and fees.

Phillip W. Miller Jr., 32, last known address 4365 State Route 279, Oak Hill, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of passing bad checks, a fifth-degree felony.

On March 6, 2016, Miller passed a bad check, according to court records.

Judge David Branstool ordered Miller to pay $3,250 in restitution and all court costs and fees.

Grant M. Ashbaugh, 22, last known address 124 Parkdale Drive, Johnstown, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of trafficking in drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Nov. 15, 2016, Ashbaugh sold Xanax, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Ashbaugh to pay all court costs and fees.

Jennifer L. Hickman, 37, last known address 18724 Brushy Fork Road, Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of trespass in a habitation, a fourth-degree felony.

On Oct. 13, Hickman broke into a residence, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Hickman to pay all court costs and fees.

Michael R. J. Siegle, 41, last known address 464 Manning St., Newark, was sentenced to 11 months in prison after being found guilty of one count of receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.

On Dec. 31, Siegle possessed a stolen vehicle and license plate, according to court records.